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As reliance on AI grows, CEOs must be aware of unintended risks.   Over the last few years, I’ve had conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers on AI, law, and governance. A recurring concern is that AI is moving faster than our ability to understand or control it. For...

Floral design is more than just an art—it is an industry where new standards of sustainable business and entrepreneurial leadership are being set today. At the forefront of the industry, we meet people who break conventional ideas of beauty, turning delicate arrangements of living plants into a powerful business tool....

Leadership is often misunderstood as being front and centre, visible at all times. In reality, the most impactful leaders I work with are often “seen but not seen.” They guide, empower, and create leaders of the future without overshadowing their teams. Moving from being part of a team to leading...

In the age of semiconductors and space races, it is easy to forget that power still grows from the soil. Food — and the systems that process, transport, and brand it — remains one of the most enduring sources of national leverage. As climate disruption and conflict redraw supply chains,...

Ouzo is called the national drink of Greece. It is even mentioned in many Greek songs. Exploring the internet, you may come across tsou.gr, a website that gathers the countless ouzo labels to inform drink lovers about its wide range. Ouzo is not just a drink; it is intertwined with...

The COO’s Quiet Power  In the global hierarchy of business leadership, the Chief Operating Officer is often the least visible and most indispensable figure in the executive suite. While CEOs capture headlines and CFOs manage investor narratives, it is the COO who transforms strategic intent into operational reality. This is especially true...

Valentin George Cretu demonstrates how integrated planning enabled Mozambique LNG and created thousands of global jobs  Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand will grow 60% by 2040, according to Shell's outlook, driven by Asian economic expansion and AI's energy needs. But behind every new LNG terminal lies a planning decision that mobilizes billions...

Building on what we covered in Part 1, let’s examine Phases 3 & 4, including where this model excels, where it falls short, and practical insights for leaders committed to applying what high-performing CEO Forums do so effectively to their teams.  Phase 3: Integration & High Performance   In the forum model,...

To stay relevant in an era of accelerating change, CEOs must treat branding as leadership—moving with culture, standing apart through meaning, and proving purpose through action.  In an age when nearly every company claims to stand for something, audiences can spot the difference between virtue signaling and real leadership from...

In a business built on trust and timing, Christopher Noonburg has made his mark by staying steady, curious, and focused. As an Associate Broker at Brown and Riding Insurance, Noonburg’s path from student athlete to insurance leader is a story of persistence, learning, and the power of genuine connection. “In...